New South Wales · Suburb Profile
Young NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Young, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Young NSW is 10,610 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Young is $656 per week ($34,112 per year). Median rent in Young is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Young has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Young has a population density of 28.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Young is England. The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Young is $1,300.
There were 346 recorded offences in Young in 2025-26, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (83 offences).
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Young Population
Young Median Income & Rent
Young Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Young Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Young Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Young Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Young Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Young Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Young Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Young Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Young Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Young Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Young Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Young Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Young Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Young Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Young Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Young School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Young Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Young Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Young Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Young How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Young Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Young Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Young Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Young Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Young Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Young Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Young Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Young Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Young Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Young Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Young When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Young Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Young Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Young Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Young Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Young Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 346 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Young Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Young vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young
What is the population of Young NSW?
The population of Young NSW is 10,610 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 28.9 people per km².Young is ranked #579 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Young?
The median personal income in Young NSW is $656 per week, or $34,112 per year.The median household income is $1,157 per week.Family income is $1,515 per week.Young is ranked #6,231 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Young?
Median rent in Young NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Young ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Young?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Young NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Young?
The median age in Young NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Young a good suburb to live in?
Young is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,610.The median income is $656/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14536. All dollar figures in AUD.